THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Hyderabad, Dec 28: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has bestowed the National President’s Best Social Activity Appreciation Award upon Dr. Bharti Kashyap for her continuous and outstanding contributions to social service.
She was honoured during the annual conference, Netcon 2024, held at the Centenary Convention Center, Engineering Staff College of India, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on December 27.
The award was presented by IMA National President Dr. R.V. Ashokan and Secretary Dr. Anil Nayak.
Additionally, Dr. B.P. Kashyap, a noted ophthalmologist, was conferred with the prestigious M.G. Garg Award for his exceptional contributions to the field.
Cervical Cancer Eradication Campaign
Since 2014, Dr. Bharti Kashyap has spearheaded the Mega Mahila Swasthya Suraksha Abhiyan across Jharkhand’s Palamu, North Chotanagpur, South Chotanagpur, Kolhan, and Santhal Pargana divisions. The primary objective of this initiative is the eradication of cervical cancer.
Between April 2021 and October 2024, a record 4,44,301 women of reproductive age were screened for cervical cancer using the Jharkhand Model of cervical cancer screening and treatment. This effort marks a significant milestone in promoting women’s health and creating awareness about reproductive health and hygiene in rural Jharkhand.
In 2024, Dr. Kashyap successfully organized three Mega Health Protection Camps in Gua, Goelkera, and Tonto of Kolhan, focusing on women’s health and vision care. Her efforts have fostered a growing social transformation, encouraging rural women to not only care for their health but also educate others about diseases such as cervical cancer.
Dr. Kashyap is also committed to building a robust network of trained human resources to ensure sustainable healthcare delivery in rural areas. During the health camps, gynecologists and government doctors receive training in digital video colposcope-guided cryo treatment, enabling them to continue providing care at government hospitals.
‘Drishti Suraksha’ Abhiyan
For over 33 years, Dr. Bharti Kashyap has been leading the ‘Drishti Suraksha’ Campaign, benefiting more than two million school students in Jharkhand. The initiative has also provided eye care to marginalized groups, including primitive tribal communities, victims of human trafficking, newspaper vendors, diabetic patients, elderly residents, slum dwellers, spastic children, athletes, and truck drivers.
This year, the Kashyap Memorial Eye Bank performed 116 corneal transplants, with a target of 150 transplants by year-end. To date, the eye bank has conducted approximately 1,000 corneal transplants, offering the gift of sight to countless individuals.
Recognitions and Achievements
Dr. Bharti Kashyap’s relentless dedication to social service has been recognized at the national level with the IMA National President’s Appreciation Award for Women in Best Social Activity. Her work continues to bring transformative changes in healthcare, especially for women and underserved communities in Jharkhand.
